Runningmonkeys

This week I’ve started a new habit of doing a gentle, full body stretching routine last thing before I go to bed.  I start with my hands and work all the way down through my legs.  I expected it would feel good, but not this good.  By the end, I find that I am so relaxed and easy that I feel really mellow.  Sort of like I’d spent all day at the beach or have just eaten a beautiful massive meal.

I have noticed that I really feel like sleeping straight afterwards and I wonder if I have chanced onto a new fall-to-sleep routine.   I hardly ever have trouble falling to sleep, but I expect this will keep it that way. 

Of course I am also benefiting by loosening up my muscles and creaking joints, and hopefully my running will benefit by smoother and more efficient movement.

Who knows.  For now all I care about is how good it feels